University assistant without doctorate (m/f/d)

Department of Physics

University assistant without doctorate (m/f/d)

Job Profile:

University Assistant without Doctorate

Hours per week:

30

Temporary Employment:

4 years

Salary Category:

B1 without PhD

Employment Start:

2026-12-01

Duration of Contract:

Temporary employment

Unit:

Department of Physics

Your Responsibilities

• Development of integrated photonics based imaging and sensing modalities, and study of underlying physical phenomena
• Experimental and numerical study of light-matter interactions with a focus on photonic integrated systems
• Writing a doctoral thesis at the University of Graz
• Participation in research projects of the OpNaQ group (Banzer) in the field of light-matter interactions
• Familiarization with project-related scientific topics and literature
• Publication of research results in international scientific journals
• Presentation of research results at scientific conferences
• Independent teaching of courses and participation in teaching and examination tasks of the institute
• Supervision of students
• Participation in organizational and administrative tasks as well as in evaluation measures

Your Profile

• Completed diploma or master s degree in physics, photonics or related fields (by the start date)
• Strong experimental and theoretical knowledge in the following areas: electromagnetic wave propagation, light matter interactions, and integrated photonics
• Excellent knowledge of written and spoken English
• Scientific curiosity and interest in working on current research questions
• Independent working style and high level of initiative
• Strong teamwork and organizational skills

Application Documents

• Letter of motivation
• Academic CV
• Complete proof of completion of the degree program required in the call for applications
• Proof of the language skills, required in the curriculum, if the doctoral program is not completed in the first language

Salary and Benefits

We offer an annual gross salary of at least 52.865,40 for a fulltime position. An overpayment based on qualification and experience is possible.

We Offer

• Meaningful work for the world of tomorrow.
• Our internal continuing education program is as colorful as the university itself.
• Collaboration: With us, you'll find interdisciplinary, cross-professional opportunities to work together.
• Benefits: Of course, there are all the usual benefits, from A "access to healthcare services" to Z "Zero emission goal".
• Diversity: Besides our various scientific fields and their related issues, we offer a working environment in which diversity and inclusion are lived.
• Flexibility: We demonstrate flexibility not only with the various working time models but also through the offers for the compatibility of family and career.

About us

At the University of Graz, 4700 employees work together on future questions and solutions for the world of tomorrow. Our students and researchers take on the major challenges of society and share their knowledge. We work for tomorrow. Be part of it!

Univ.-Prof. Dr. Peter Banzer I

peter.banzer@uni-graz.at